We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business using Xero, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end processes.
Accountant / Bookkeeper Daily Responsibilities
* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash using Xero.
* Allocate customer payments and reconcile outstanding balances.
* Chase outstanding customer invoices and manage credit control.
* Input supplier invoices into Xero.
* Respond to accounts-related emails and enquiries.
* Check and verify sales invoices, including item codes, tracking categories, and deposit allocations.
* Send Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation to customers.
* Approve purchase orders and acknowledgements.
* Process card payments and issue customer receipts.
* Raise sales and purchase credit notes within Xero.
Accountant / Bookkeeper Weekly Responsibilities
* Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
* Prepare stocktake sheets and process stock adjustments.
* Produce delivery note reports for the administration team.
Accountant / Bookkeeper Monthly Responsibilities
* Complete month-end procedures and finalise the previous month's accounts.
* Prepare reports for the monthly sales meeting.
* Send customer statements.
* Review supplier invoices and prepare supplier payment runs.
* Send supplier remittances.
* Review outstanding quotations and purchase orders to ensure nothing has been missed.
* Process depreciation journals and review nominal codes.
* Prepare fuel, vehicle expense, and mileage reports.
* Complete engineering van stocktakes.
* Ensure all customer invoices and deposit payments have been processed.
* Review draft invoices, quotations, and purchase orders.
Year-End Responsibilities
* Prepare information required for the financial year-end.
* Complete the year-end stocktake and final manual journals.
* Provide information requested by the company's accountants.
* Archive obsolete stock and unused items.
Accountant / Bookkeeper Additional Responsibilities
* Prepare ad hoc financial reports and respond to financial queries.
* Manage fixed assets, assessment stock, stock adjustments, and liaise with Xero Support when required.
Skills & Experience
Must Have: Xero experience
Previous experience as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Officer with strong working knowledge of Xero
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year










